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An elderly friend of mine borrowed money to have renovations done to his house. The money was/is to be refunded by his Local Authority as a grant for adapting the home for older living.
However, the builder is refusing to supply a tax clearance certificate, and without it the Local Authority will not hand over any money.
The builder is still owed some money which my friend has no intention of paying. But, the bulk of the cost has been paid over and this needs to be recovered from the Local Authority in order to repay the loan. In addition, the tax clearance cert has to be with the authority by the end of the year.
Has he any recourse?
Thanks.
D.
An elderly friend of mine borrowed money to have renovations done to his house. The money was/is to be refunded by his Local Authority as a grant for adapting the home for older living.
However, the builder is refusing to supply a tax clearance certificate, and without it the Local Authority will not hand over any money.
The builder is still owed some money which my friend has no intention of paying. But, the bulk of the cost has been paid over and this needs to be recovered from the Local Authority in order to repay the loan. In addition, the tax clearance cert has to be with the authority by the end of the year.
Has he any recourse?
Thanks.
D.